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Stripline Characteristic Impedance & Delay Calculator

Easily calculate and compute stripline characteristic impedance & delay calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Conductor width.

Total dielectric thickness between top and bottom ground planes.

Relative permittivity of embedded core.

Conductor height (1 oz Cu ~= 0.0014 in).

Calculated Result
48.2 Ω

Stripline Impedance (Z₀)

Stripline Impedance (Z₀)

48.2 Ω

Characteristic Impedance Z0

48.2

Propagation Delay Ps Per Inch

173.6

Phase Velocity Meters Per Sec

146283517

Ipc Conformity

STANDARD HIGH-SPEED TARGET (Close to 50 Ohm)

48.2 — Ω

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the characteristic impedance Z0 and transmission delay of an embedded symmetric PCB stripline sandwiched between two reference ground planes.v_p = \frac{c}{\sqrt{\epsilon_r}}, \quad \text{TEM Mode Propagation}

Stripline Z0 & Delay Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.012243648Stripline Impedance (Z₀)

What Is the Stripline Characteristic Impedance & Delay Calculator?

This tool computes stripline characteristic impedance & delay calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Stripline Characteristic Impedance & Delay Calculator Work?

Calculates the characteristic impedance Z0 and transmission delay of an embedded symmetric PCB stripline sandwiched between two reference ground planes.

Stripline Characteristic Impedance & Delay Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

vp=cϵr,TEM Mode Propagationv_p = \frac{c}{\sqrt{\epsilon_r}}, \quad \text{TEM Mode Propagation}

Calculates the characteristic impedance Z0 and transmission delay of an embedded symmetric PCB stripline sandwiched between two reference ground planes.

How to Use the Stripline Characteristic Impedance & Delay Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Stripline Characteristic Impedance & Delay Calculator Example

Input Values:

traceWidthWInches:0.012
groundPlaneSpacingBInches:0.030
dielectricConstantEr:4.2
copperThicknessTInches:0.0014
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required Ω.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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